Uncle Lai in the Red Chamber

Chapter 242: Catch them all in one fell swoop (two in one)

Lai Shangrong returned home in a hurry, and went all the way to Dongkuayuan where his parents were, explaining that he wanted to marry Lin Daiyu, and asked them to go to Rong Mansion to make a marriage contract immediately.

After hearing this, Lai Da muttered and complained: "You kid, do you still think that I am your father? You don't even ask us about marriage matters in advance."

Mrs. Xu also said: "Although this Miss Lin is nice, she still has to wait for more than a year before she can get in. Besides, she is weak. I told you that the second lady is of the right age and seems to be a good childbearer..."

Lai Shangrong knew that his parents had to pass this test, and patiently analyzed: "What's wrong with Miss Lin? Her family is a marquis of the third generation, and her father was not only born in Tanhua, but also dedicated himself to death in office. If our family wants to completely change the family, why not just Do you have to marry her? If her parents hadn't died, how would the son with his background have the chance to get involved. Besides, it's not like a son can only marry one."

"All right, all right! You are all right!"

"Go quickly! Don't wait over there!" Lai Shangrong urged.

After seeing his parents off, Lai Shangrong returned to the backyard and came to Xing Xiuyan's east wing.

This opportunity was rare, and it happened suddenly, so he didn't have much time to worry about.

Although the marriage contract is the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, Xing Xiuyan still needs to do some ideological work on Lin Daiyu.

After all, Sister Lin is delicate and frail. If she becomes depressed, it will be counterproductive.

However, judging from the information sent back by Xing Xiuyan, at least Lin Daiyu did not object to him. In ancient times, it was difficult for women to have such a marriage, which was why he was eager to marry him.

Once you have a marriage contract, you don't have to be too shy about men and women, and it's easier to fall in love.

After hearing what Lai Shangrong said, Xing Xiuyan was stunned.

"Why are they so anxious to ask the uncle to live there?"

It's not that he was surprised by Lai Shangrong's proposal of marriage, but that Rong Mansion's request was a bit unbelievable.

"I don't know this, but this time I have seen through the hypocrisy over there. There are no two Jia in the Ning Mansion. Jia Zhen and the others can't do anything. But the You family, Qin family and They can also abandon Xichun, let alone Sister Lin?"

Then he sighed: "If I continue to look forward and backward, if something happens in the future, won't I regret it?"

Xing Xiuyan thought of what happened to her, and deeply agreed with his words.

"Oh! I didn't expect that the Duke's palace would be so miserable! Don't worry, I know how to tell Sister Lin."

Lai Shangrong nodded and said sanctimoniously: "Of course I feel relieved when you do things, but I must remember to explain my difficulties clearly to Sister Lin. They are urging me urgently. When my parents come back soon, I have to move in immediately."

Although the Rong Mansion would not allow him to live in overnight, but according to Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang's intentions, of course the sooner the better, so Lai Shangrong is not afraid of being exposed.

Xing Xiuyan shook his head and said worriedly: "It's okay to be sneaky. Living here in such an open and honest way won't have any impact on the uncle's reputation, right?"

Although Lai Shangrong kept talking about his reputation, it was just a shield to evade, but he didn't take it seriously at all.

After all, it is a reward from the emperor, and others will only criticize it in private, but it will not be on the stage.

Moreover, this ancient time is not modern. It is exposed at every turn. Relying on word of mouth, the scope is limited after all.

He did not follow the formal imperial examination route. Instead of catering to the mainstream society like Jia Zheng, who was hot-faced and cold-blooded, it was better to let go of those shackles.

In fact, in the final analysis, it is still the thoughts of the previous life.

He always compared being an official to working in a company. As long as he could create value for the court, the emperor would naturally value him.

There is no use value, and a good reputation is of no use.

He sneered and said: "It doesn't matter! It's just a false name. If I don't take this opportunity to propose marriage, I'm afraid there may not be another chance in the future. After all, the old lady still wants to promise Sister Lin to her precious grandson."

Speaking of Baoyu, Lai Shangrong felt a sense of comfort that he had succeeded in cutting off the beard.

However, judging from Mrs. Wang's attitude today, she might be able to use her own strength to promote a happy marriage.

Or do you want cheap jade?
When I think of Baoyu interfering with his marriage and the way he behaves when he begs Qingwen and Xiangling, this feeling of comfort is no longer so strong.

It would be great if she could get married and become a monk like Tongben. At that time, I don’t know whether Second Grandma Bao will be able to endure the loneliness. However, it’s still far away, and I’m afraid that water from far away can’t quench the thirst for nearness.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but think of Baoyu's aunt-to-be, Xiren. There are so many things going on these days that I forgot to collect interest.

Xing Xiuyan saw the corners of Lai Shangrong's mouth raised, he only thought it was because he wished to taste it.

He smiled and said: "It is easy to find priceless treasures, but it is rare to find a lover. Although Sister Lin's parents are dead, she is considered a blessed person to have such caring and considerate uncle."

Lai Shangrong said shamelessly: "Isn't Xiuyan considered a blessed person?"

As he said this, he was about to take action, but Xing Xiuyan pushed him away and said angrily: "Master and Madam will definitely look for you when they come back. If you ask them to wait, I won't be able to see anyone anymore!"

"Hehe! My parents have wanted to hold their grandson for a long time, and they don't mind waiting a little longer!" Lai Shangrong said indifferently.

"Uncle!~"

Xing Xiuyan held Lai Shangrong's mischievous hand and said with a smile: "Master is so in love with Miss Lin, how could he still... not be afraid that my aunt and others would fake it and betroth my cousin to you?"

Lai Shangrong said solemnly: "Didn't there still be Xiuyan at that time? Sister Lin can get what I want, and Xiuyan can also be what I want. I can't have both, but sister Shelin can get Xiuyan first!"

Although "jealousy" is common in this era, which woman can really not be jealous?Except for those who have no feelings, Xing Xiu's heart will inevitably feel sour if he doesn't say it on his cigarette holder.

When I heard Lai Shangrong mentioning himself to Lin Daiyu, I felt happy even though I knew he was trying to coax people.

"Master, you must never say these words again. If Sister Lin finds out about this, how will I behave in the future?"

There is a difference between wives and concubines. Although Xing Xiuyan felt that Lin Daiyu had a cold face and a warm heart, she did not dare to let such words spread.

"Don't worry!" Lai Shangrong patted his left chest and said, "You are all the same in my heart."

Just as he was talking, he heard his mother Xu's voice coming from outside the door.

"Shang Rong!..."

Lai Shangrong hurriedly went out with Xing Xiuyan.

He wondered: "Why are you back so soon? Could something have gone wrong?"

"Where is it!" Mrs. Xu said, shaking the document in her hand, and said: "It seems that there is something urgent over there. Your father and I have already prepared the marriage contract when we get here, just press your fingerprints and it will be done. "

Then he said: "Let's go! I'm urging you to move in as soon as possible!"

Lai Shangrong secretly thought, has his mouth opened?Is Rong Mansion really so anxious?
In fact, he misunderstood. It was not that Rong Mansion couldn't wait all night.

Instead, Jia Mu and Mrs. Wang were afraid that Lai Shangrong would delay the marriage after getting the marriage certificate.

Anyway, the matter has come to this, the Jia family has been disgraced. It doesn't make any difference to them whether it's one night or one night. It's better to take advantage of this moment and get the matter settled than to worry about it anymore.

Lai Shangrong put on an innocent posture and spread his hands towards Xing Xiuyan.

Then he followed his mother out of the backyard and came to the gate, only to find Jia Lian waiting at the door, chatting with his father Lai Da.

"What? Are you afraid that I won't admit it? I'm not a great master."

Jia Lian laughed and said, "How can you do that? The old lady has already asked the eldest lady to wait for you at the front door. I am afraid that you will go in through the back door to save trouble, so she specially asked me to come with the car to pick you up."

"Madam, are you waiting for me?"

After saying that, Lai Shangrong realized what he was saying and used the You family as a shield when bargaining. Unexpectedly, Jia Mu took those words seriously.

Jia Mu also racked her brains. She had already lost face by letting him move in, not to mention sending Jia Lian to supervise.

That's why I made an excuse to ask Mrs. Xing to clarify for Lai Shangrong.

Although the words are high-sounding, does the Lai family have no car?
You can let Lai Da take the lead, why do you have to ask Jia Lian to pick it up?Lai Shangrong didn't expose it and followed Jia Lian into the car.

In the car, old matters started to be brought up again, and Lai Shangrong was not tired of it. Now he was not afraid that the Rong Mansion would ask Qin Keqing and the others again, so he said perfunctorily: "At least we have to wait for a while to get rid of the news."

After thinking for a while, he added: "But after all, it is a reward from the emperor, and the body deed cannot be given to you!"

Jia Lian nodded like a chicken eating rice: "Hey! That's natural, thank you Shangrong!"

Under the escort of Jia Lian, they came all the way to the gate of Yuan Ning Mansion.

As soon as they met, Mrs. Xing complained: "What can't we talk about tomorrow? We have to come over very late at night."

Obviously, Mother Jia and Mrs. Wang did not explain the situation to her, and Lai Shangrong didn't bother to explain.

He led Mrs. Xing all the way into Ning'an Hall and sent someone to invite the three You family members.

When they heard that Mrs.

Xichun, on the other hand, had a cold face as always.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Mrs. love, but how can the master shy away from it..."

"Okay!" Having said this, Lai Shangrong suddenly interrupted: "What are the masters and not the masters? I only treat them as relatives, and I don't have to trouble you anymore."

Originally, he could have sent Mrs. Xing back, but with ulterior motives, he decided to take action at the right time.

Youshi and Qin Keqing sounded a little happy when Mrs.

Hearing Lai Shangrong interrupting Mrs. Xing's words, her eyelashes trembled slightly, and there were glistening tears in her eyes.

Lai Shangrong saw this and stretched out his hands to put on the shoulders of Xichun in front of him. He felt her delicate shoulders trembling slightly. With a little force, he turned her around to face him and pressed her whole body against him.

"you……"

Mrs.

Lai Shangrong felt that the clothes on his chest were soaked with tears, so he waved his hand and said, "Now that Madam has finished speaking, please come back!"

Mrs.

Lai Shangrong continued to apply eye drops and said: "Actually, they asked me for someone yesterday. I originally thought of asking the empress in the palace to ask for a favor so that you can go there in good faith, but I didn't expect them to come to the palace. When I came back, the direction of the wind changed.”

While talking, he waved to Youshi and Qin Keqing. When the two came to him, he hugged their waists respectively, then lowered his head and pressed his chin against Xichun's head.

Wen Yan said: "However, that's fine. We will be a family from now on. Just stay here with peace of mind."

Although the three mistresses of the Ningguo Mansion were completely slandered, they were able to cope with the situation with the foreshadowing of 'a family'.

Xichun was still burying her head in Lai Shangrong's chest and didn't see him hugging him from left to right.

However, since Lai Shangrong was hugging each other, the three of them were side by side. She should have been able to guess what was happening on the court, but she didn't show any abnormalities at all.

Qin Keqing, on the other hand, looked thoughtfully at his mother-in-law, who was also nestling in his arms.

Youshi's face turned red at the sight, and she struggled a few times symbolically, but was surrendered by Lai Shangrong's domineering force, and instead clung even tighter to her.

After a long time, Lai Shangrong let go of his hand, held Xichun's shoulders, and pushed her two inches away from his chest.

Looking at the pretty face of the pear blossom in the rain, he said: "Although I don't care about you over there, don't you still have me? Could it be that Miss Xichun can't trust me?"

"No...how could I not trust my elder brother!" Xichun choked.

"Okay! Then live in peace of mind." Lai Shangrong asked with a smile: "Which courtyard to live in, have you chosen?"

"Just stay in the wing room behind the main hall!"

"How can this be done? You used to live in the garden over there, so you can't feel aggrieved when you come here. Although Huifang Garden is not as good as Grand View Garden, it is still remarkable. From now on, you will live in the Dengxian Pavilion in the garden. what do you think?"

"Yeah! It all depends on Brother Lai." Xichun nodded obediently.

"Okay, I won't bother you anymore now. You go back and have a sleep first, and then we can move tomorrow!"

Then he shouted to the door: "Enter the painting!"

"The servant is here!"

Ru Hua, who was guarding the door, heard the sound and came in. When he saw Lai Shangrong's hand on Xichun's shoulder, he was suddenly surprised.

Mrs. Xing spoke openly, and she could hear her very clearly outside the door.

She always thought that Lai Shangrong gave Xichun the treatment of the three masters for the sake of Rong Mansion, and she couldn't help but worry about whether Xichun, who had lost his supporter, could still enjoy all that.

Seeing the two of them so intimate at this time, although I was surprised that Xichun, who had always been cold-faced and cold-hearted, actually let Lai Shangrong put his arm around his shoulders, I felt a lot more relieved.

"Send the girl back and take care of her." Lai Shangrong ordered.

"Hey!"

Being good at observing words and expressions, she immediately realized the difference in terms of address and nodded in agreement.

Xichun glanced at Qin Keqing and Youshi quietly, and said with a smile: "Brother Lai, please rest early!"

Although she didn't know Lai Shangrong's true relationship with Youshi and Qin Keqing, she knew very well in her heart that if Rong Mansion could say those words, the three of them would have to rely on Shangrong for help in the future.

Although she didn't see Lai Shangrong's behavior just now, it was not difficult to imagine it.

However, everything he suffered was because of Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, so he did not feel sad for them at all, but felt a vague sense of joy that was indescribable.

After Xichun left, the hall fell into a brief silence and embarrassment.

It was Youshi who was the first to break the silence and said: "Daughter-in-law...Daughter-in-law, take Shang Rong to Tianxiang Tower and rest early!"

Qin Keqing hurriedly lowered his head and said shyly: "Uncle has officially moved in today. It is better for him to live in the main room. My mother-in-law should wait for my uncle to go to bed. My wife will go back today!"

Youshi had been looking forward to the storm for a long time, but she never knew how to clarify the relationship between the two with Qin Keqing. Today, Lai Shangrong exposed the matter tyrannically, and she threw away her last concern and wanted to give in.

However, I secretly glanced at Lai Shangrong and found that he had not expressed his position. I felt a sense of disappointment and said hurriedly: "Then... my wife, you should stay, and I will go back!"

"What? Could it be that I have become a commodity in your eyes? Are you trying to shirk it?"

His sudden change of expression caught the two of them off guard.

"How...how could it be!"

"Tsk tsk tsk!"

As soon as the words came out of his mouth, Lai Shangrong smiled evilly and said, "If it's not the case, then let's all stay! Only children make choices, of course I want them all..."

As he spoke, he opened his arms and hugged the two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, as they walked towards the main house to the east.

As he walked, he asked Qin Keqing: "Have you had enough rest today?"

Qin Keqing was so embarrassed that she said in a disgusted voice: "Uncle! In front of my mother-in-law, I called her Keqing..."

"Hehehe! Why are you still calling me mother-in-law? Didn't I tell you yesterday that we should be sisters in the future?"

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(End of this chapter)